Hodey Johns

Co-Host of We Are Libertarians

Hodey Johns is a writer based in Ogden, Utah. He is the former host of the Liberty Lamp website and Podcast. His articles, speeches, and work have been featured in campaigns across the country, including those of Larry Sharpe and Craig Bowden. Hodey graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Theology.

Hodey Johns has hosted 47 Episodes.

February 4th, 2019
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46 mins 29 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Woody Johns join his brother Hodey Johns on the show this week to talk about social justice. Many libertarians hear the term and put up their defenses. You'll learn about why this is a poor response and how liberty lovers should be embracing and not fighting against equality of the oppressed.

February 1st, 2019
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24 mins 32 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Vaughn Spargur from the research teams makes his debut on the podcast with Hodey Johns, and talks about the effects of public schools making a curriculum about Bible Literacy. While the president and social conservatives might see it as a positive, find out why teaching the Scriptures in schools is a bad idea from the perspective of two people who believe in the Bible.

January 31st, 2019
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31 mins 55 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Join Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland as they do a current and historical dive on voting. The concept of voting being violence or supporting a broken system is put under the microscope as they look at what voting has... and hasn't... done for people around the world.

January 29th, 2019
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27 mins 15 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Many people think libertarians oppose all government programs. Is this true? Or do they just oppose the government doing them? Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns explore what roads, welfare, and housing would look like before... and after... government control.

January 28th, 2019
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23 mins 28 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Starting this year, in New York, you can put X as the sex on your birth certificate. Hodey Johns and Sarah Brady Wagner go into the details and effects of the law. Then they explore what it means to be intersex, genderqueer, or just suspicious of the government and examine what the fallout could be for them.

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

January 21st, 2019
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28 mins 51 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Breaking the law has always seemed like a scary concept. Indeed, it is still frightening. But should it be? Nick Irwin and David Ballantine join Hodey Johns as they look at the largest peaceful protest happening in the world today. Find how Agorism embraces morality instead of legality.

January 15th, 2019
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23 mins 36 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

When Republicans asked for spending on something they saw as a common good, the Democrats responded by telling them to pay for it themselves; which they have now begun to do. Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns give you the details on the wall, the private funding, and ask: have the Democrats doomed themselves for when they push for their own public good?

January 14th, 2019
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30 mins 6 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Limiting information in Silicon Valley is nothing new, especially for Libertarians. But there's a new regulatory law in town. Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns explore what FOSTA SESTA means for social media and give you the changes to Tumblr and Facebook. Who is hurt the most will surprise you.

December 21st, 2018
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24 mins 32 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Zach Rip of the research team makes his debut with Hodey Johns on the podcast! Together, the two analyze the history of automation and then discuss the philosophical and economic impact this would have on most (or all) of us.

December 11th, 2018
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27 mins 11 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Activist Courtney Mixon joins Hodey Johns on the show to discuss the history, current state, and future of Breed Specific Legislation in the United States. Find out about how dogs and pit bulls are being discriminated against in spite of their net positive to society, learn about the lunacy and bad media surrounding the topic, then join the fight for equality.

December 6th, 2018
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40 mins 39 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Vaccinations are a lightning rod issue, and so Paul Copeland and Hodey Johns are ready to shock you with their beliefs. They bring both sides to the table to discuss a frequent accusation against libertarians: Aren't you endangering the planet if you decide not to vaccinate? Also, are libertarians for or against vaccination or both?

December 4th, 2018
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30 mins 17 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

After the recent midterms, Libertarians are wondering how they can package their message to better sell it to more people. Arvin Vohra's giving you his answer: Don't package it at all. Hodey Johns asks him about his book "Pull Out," and then they explore culture, what young men should do right now, libertarian speech, and running for president in 2020.

December 3rd, 2018
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23 mins 14 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Ranked Choice Voting might sound like a cute little niche, but it actually changed the outcome of an election in Maine this year. Sarah Brady Wagner and Hodey Johns dive into what it is, how it would have made Gary Johnson president, and where to start if you want your state to implement it.

November 30th, 2018
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24 mins 24 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

State Senator Laura Ebke joins Hodey Johns to talk about what it's like to actually win an election, what libertarian inklings lurk in the hearts of Republicans, and what its like to change parties in the public eye. Also, find out what's in her future after being one of the most successful libertarians of all time.

November 29th, 2018
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27 mins 42 secs

libertarian, libertarianism, opinion, politics

Usually, being against taxes and supportive of sex workers is in the libertarian wheelhouse. Just a few days ago, both were put to the test as a self-described "AnCap" began an online revolution of people reporting sex workers to the IRS for not reporting their income. Hodey Johns and Paul Copeland dive into the issue: What were his results, is this fair, and what's libertarian ideas are at play or in conflict here?